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Dan Wardell from Iowa Public Television will be at the Washington Public library on Monday, June 16. He will present two shows, one at 9:30 a.m. and the second at 10:30 a.m. The event is free and open to the public

Lacie Pfeiffer, daughter of Mary and Rich Ritz and Scott and Deanna Pfeiffer, and Eric Pringle, son of Kenneth and Carma Pringle, are pleased to announce their engagement.The future bride is a 2011 graduate of Winfield-Mt. Union High School and a 2013 graduate of Kirkwood Community College, receiving her AA degree. The future groom is a 2008 graduate of Washington High School and a 2009 graduate of Kirkwood ...

Chapter MX, P.E.O. met June 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the United Christian and Baptist Church in Kalona. Norma Wright was hostess. President Marj Lins conducted the business meeting. Chaplain Lynda Miksch led devotions. The treasurer?s report and committee reports were given.Marj Lins reminded members of their responsibilities for the 2015 State Convention.Norma Wright gave an informative program about the food bank ...

The St. Joseph Carbrini Church in East Pleasant Plain will be the site of a congregate meal from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Thursday, July 24, 2014.On the menu are meat loaf, baked potato, corn, homemade bread, salad bar, beverage, pie, and cream puffs. Bingo will be played after the meal. All ages are welcome, and an elevator is available.Reservations are appreciated. Please call Caryl Smith at 319-694-2242, or ...

Carol Mottet and her family celebrated her 80th birthday (May 28), Monday, June 8, with a dinner party at Iowa Power and Light in Iowa City. Carol and her husband, Joe, and their entire family were present to celebrate the special occasion.Attending the birthday party included their four children, Dan, Doug, Tim, and Julie and their respective family members including six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren...

Post 29 American Legion met at the regular time with Wayne Brock commanding. One member, George Connelly, has passed away since the last meeting. Allen Fuhr reported on recent flag-raising ceremonies, funerals, and the 175th parade, which the Legion provided for.Lonny Milligan reported on recent fundraising projects. Of particular interest was the fly-in breakfast at which the post provided over 700 meals, using ...

Twelve members of Tuesday Coffee Club met at HyVee for a morning breakfast and visiting. The group was glad to welcome two new members. Sharon Niffenegger was the hostess. Several activities for the 175th Washington celebration were discussed and enjoyed.Joyce Taylor, a longtime member, has resigned her job as secretary, and the club remembered her with a small gift of appreciation. She will be moving from her ...

The family of Lester and Marion Jones of Crawfordsville will host an open house in honor of the couple?s 60th wedding anniversary. It will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 2014, at the American Legion Hall in Crawfordsville. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.The couple were married on March 19, 1954. They are the parents of three daughters, Karen (Eugene) Greiner of Harper, Ruth (Clint) ...

The Bethel Presbyterian Church was officially organized on April 2, 1864, with 17 members. The first minister was Rev. J.A. Condit. The current church was completed in 1881. Prior to that time, the congregation met in schools. The church was remodeled in 1911 to include a choir loft, Sunday school room, and an enclosed hall entrance. In 1916 the congregation began plans to add two small classrooms, one equipped ...

Jim and Marianne (Jarvis) Hanshaw continue to celebrate their lives together as they observe their 50 years of marriage. They were married June 20, 1964, at the Washington First Christian Church.They are the parents of daughter Wendy and Barrett Gady, and son Michael and Lori (Hobbs) Hanshaw. They have six grandchildren.They plan to go on a trip out East, then later will celebrate with family.

Elder abuse is a significant public health problem. Each year, hundreds of thousands of adults over the age of 60 are abused, neglected, or financially exploited. In the United States alone, more than 500,000 older adults are believed to be abused or neglected each year.These statistics are likely an underestimate because many victims are unable or afraid to tell the police, family, or friends about the violence....

Safety is important in just about every aspect of everyone's life, but the farm is perhaps where caution must be exercised most carefully. Members of the Washington FFA Chapter including Matt Moeller, son of Ed and Susan Moeller; Colton Twinam, son of Paulette and Lane Twinam; Tanner Knupp, son of Zeus and Jackie Knupp; McKenna Brinning, daughter of Kathleen and Shane Brinning; Jade Wells, daughter of Tim and ...